When was Kaspar Villiger born?

Kaspar Villiger was born on 5 February 1941 in Pfeffikon.

What positions has Kaspar Villiger held?

Positions held by Kaspar Villiger include: President of the Swiss Confederation (2002–2002); Vice president of the Swiss Confederation (2001–2001); President of the Swiss Confederation (1995–1995); Member of the Swiss Federal Council (1989–2003); Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports (1989–1995).

Where did Kaspar Villiger study?

Kaspar Villiger was educated at ETH Zurich.

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Kaspar Villiger

Member of the Swiss Federal Council

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Kaspar Villiger is a Swiss businessman, former tobacco manufacturer and politician. He served as a member of the Federal Council (Switzerland) since 1 February 1989 for The Liberals. Villiger served two terms as President of the Swiss Confederation in 1995 and again in 2002. He previously served on the Council of States (Switzerland) from 1987 to 1989 and on the National Council (Switzerland) from 1982 to 1987.

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Born: 5 February 1941 wd
Place of birth: Pfeffikon wd
Citizenship: Switzerland wd
Occupation: politician, author, mechanical engineer wd
Political party: Free Democratic Party of Switzerland wd
Education: ETH Zurich wd

Positions held wd

President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 2002 – 31 December 2002)
Vice president of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 2001 – 31 December 2001)
President of the Swiss Confederation (1 January 1995 – 31 December 1995)
Member of the Swiss Federal Council (1 February 1989 – 31 December 2003)
Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports (1989–1995)
Member of the Swiss National Council
Member of the Swiss Council of States

Awards wd

Freedom Prize (2016)

Questions

When was Kaspar Villiger born?: Kaspar Villiger was born on 5 February 1941 in Pfeffikon.
What positions has Kaspar Villiger held?: Positions held by Kaspar Villiger include: President of the Swiss Confederation (2002–2002); Vice president of the Swiss Confederation (2001–2001); President of the Swiss Confederation (1995–1995); Member of the Swiss Federal Council (1989–2003); Head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports (1989–1995).
Where did Kaspar Villiger study?: Kaspar Villiger was educated at ETH Zurich.

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